Tom Mort Ropework and Rigging Courses
for 2010

Image of learning to splice braided rope to wire rope
Learning to splice double braid to wire

These practical courses run for six weeks, on Tuesday evenings from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm

Course 1 content: 23rd February to 30th March
  • Knots, bends, hitches, whipping and splicing
  • Construction of traditional and modern rope
  • Eye splicing double braided rope
  • Splicing wire to double braided rope
  • How to make nets
  • Repair of sails and awnings
Course 2 content: 27th July to 31st August
  • Advanced knots, bends, hitches and splicing
  • Seizings, lashings
  • Rigging protection
Course 3 content: 26th October to 30th November
  • Ornamental rope work
  • Practical, decorative ropework
  • Bellropes, fenders, mats etc.
Where
  • in the Peter Doyle Learning Centre in the main building of the Australian National Maritime Museum
Time
  • Tuesday evenings 6 pm to 8 pm
Transport
  • parking is available in the bus parking area next to the museum
  • public bus (443) from the city terminates at the museum
  • ferry, tram and monorail have stations within easy walking distance
  • more transport details here (look for ANMM)

Classroom scene

Equipment
  • With a few exceptions, that can be purchased at the course, all tools and materials are provided.
Cost

For each course;

  • $ 160.00
  • $ 145.00 for students and ANMM members.
  • $ 125.00 for Sydney Heritage Fleet members.
Contacts
  • Bookings and details contact Sydney Heritage Fleet 9298 3888 or 9871 7919.
Future courses
  • Plan to repeat in 2011